Zucchini Bread Recipe

Zucchini Bread Recipe

Zucchini Bread Recipe

zucchini bread with self rising flour

Zucchini Bread is the best thing you can make with summer’s favorite vegetable. Our recipe is sweet and moist and so delicious; it’s a family favorite that’s been passed down for generations!

For more of our favorite zucchini recipes, try Lemon Zucchini Bread and Baked Parmesan Zucchini Crisps!

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The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe

My grandma’s Zucchini Bread recipe is a family favorite that we have been making for years! It’s tender and moist and a great way to use up your garden zucchini this season.

Whether it’s zucchini season where you live or not, you’ll want to pin this recipe and try it out. I promise it will become the only zucchini bread recipe you will ever need!

How To Make Zucchini Bread

There are some key tips to remember when making any quick bread.

Mix Carefully – Mix oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Then stir in the zucchini.

Add dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon then stir into the wet ingredients together long enough to incorporate everything.

Loaf Pans – Pour the batter into 9-inch loaf pans. Fill them about 2/3 of the way.

Bake – Place the pans side by side in a 350℉ oven for about an hour. Keep in mind that ovens do vary so it could take more or less time to fully cook. Use the toothpick test – a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean with a few moist crumbs.

Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then turn out onto a baking rack to finish cooling. This will keep the bread from continuing to cook in the pan which can result in darker (and burnt/bitter tasting) edges.

FAQs

Recipe Variations

Feel free to add your own touches to this recipe.

  • Mix-ins – It’s great with shredded coconut, orange zest, chopped nuts, raisins, or cranberries, and I can say with confidence that chocolate chip zucchini bread is pretty amazing, too!
  • Banana Bread – Add a banana to the batter for some delicious zucchini banana bread.
  • Muffins – You can make muffins instead by filling 24 greased muffin cups and baking for about 25 minutes. Cooking time will vary so be sure to test for doneness.

Storage

How to store: Store fresh zucchini bread in a resealable plastic bag for up to 5 days.

How to freeze zucchini bread: Quick breads are perfect for freezing! Wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap or parchment paper and place into freezer bags. Store bread in the freezer for up to 6 months.

More Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini is without a doubt my favorite vegetable so I use it in lots of recipes. Here are some of my favorites:

  • Grilled Zucchini Recipe – Perfect for summer and cooks while your meat cooks!
  • Goat Cheese and Marinara Stuffed Zucchini Boats – A perfect meal for meatless Monday or just a hearty and healthy side dish any day.
  • Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins – Like zucchini bread, only much, much better!
  • Fried Zucchini – Another one of grandma’s favorites!
  • Cheesy Zucchini Casserole – Cheesy, comforting, and perfect for the holidays.
  • Baked Zucchini Fries – Like french fries only way better.
  • Best Ever Zucchini Recipes – A roundup of all my favorites!

This Zucchini bread recipe is perfect for using up a summer’s favorite vegetable. It’s sweet, and moist and will become a family favorite!

This post was last modified on December 5, 2024 5:56 am